Benedict of Milan was an archbishop who led the see of Milan during the late 7th and early 8th centuries. Serving from approximately 685 until his death in 732, he was a significant ecclesiastical figure in the Kingdom of the Lombards. He is recognized for his efforts to defend the historical rights of Milan against the claims of Pavia and for his involvement in building religious structures, including a monastery. His historical presence is noted through his literary contributions, such as an epitaph for a West Saxon king.